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Iranian drones breach Abu Dhabi — debris near Zayed Airport injures six Pakistani and Nepali nationals
·Abu Dhabi, UAE
Iranian drones targeting Al Dhafra Air Base are intercepted by UAE air defenses, but debris falls in ICAD 2 residential area south of Abu Dhabi city near Zayed International Airport. Six Pakistani and Nepali nationals sustain minor to moderate injuries. First confirmed strike debris causing civilian casualties inside Abu Dhabi city limits.
UAE air defenses intercepted a wave of Iranian drones targeting US assets including Al Dhafra Air Base. Despite successful interceptions, debris fell in two locations in the ICAD 2 industrial area south of Abu Dhabi city near Zayed International Airport. The Abu Dhabi Media Office confirmed six Pakistani and Nepali nationals sustained minor to moderate injuries. The incident marks the first confirmed strike-debris casualties inside Abu Dhabi city limits. Khaleej Times reports UAE has dealt with 6 ballistic missiles and 125 drones since 28 February, resulting in 94 total injuries among nationals of 14 countries.
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Actor responses
IRGC targeted US military infrastructure at Al Dhafra. Any country hosting US forces is a legitimate target.
CENTCOM confirms Iranian drone wave intercepted over Abu Dhabi. Al Dhafra Air Base is operational. Iran bears full responsibility for civilian casualties caused by their debris.
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